Psychological Damage and Child Abuse
When a child suffers abuse from a parent, relative, or trusted legal guardian, the psychological trauma can be devastating. As children are so dependent on the adults who care for them, a display of physical or emotional brutality can forever change that child’s outlook on life. Not only does the psychological damage of abuse affect the attitude and behavior of victims, but children may actually experience noticeable physical changes to their brain.
If your son or daughter has been subject to abuse, whether physical, verbal, or psychological, you may be entitled to seek financial compensation for relevant damages. Contact the Austin child abuse lawyers of Slater Kennon, LLP, at 512-472-2431 today to learn more about your legal rights.
Affecting the Brain
Through a study completed by a research program in Massachusetts, initial findings illustrated distinct changes in an adult brain when a history of child abuse was present. The results of the study showed that adults who had been abused as children displayed an increased chance of presenting some form of brain modification. The study showed that the following areas of the brain were affected:
- Temporal lobes
- Limbic system
- Corpus callosum
- The brain’s left hemisphere
The effects a physical change to the brain can create drastic problems in a person’s life. Important functions such as emotional control and communication proficiency may be reduced because of child abuse. Perhaps more strangely, a person may feel sensations of being disembodied, suffer from frequent bouts of déjà vu, and even hallucinate flashing lights or a lingering buzzing sound due to psychological trauma.
Contact Us
For additional information regarding the potential merits of legal action if you or your child has been victimized by an abuser, contact the Austin child abuse attorneys of Slater Kennon, LLP, today by calling 512-472-2431.